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Architectural Integration / P2a Integrated Building Systems Proposal

Water + Chimney with MET

For the design of chimney, we tested several possibilities in the simulator, especially on the opening size and position. It can be observed that chimney A & B both works well in purging waste air, comparatively Chimney B has bigger top opening at around 2m x 1m while chimney A is 1.6m x 0.6m. Both chimney has their top openings right above the bottom opening, while Chimney C has inclined top opening, which turns out not working well. Each chimney has 0.3m x 1.2m's air interchange openings on the side.

An ideal net zero water building uses on-site alternative water sources to supply all of the building’s water needs. All wastewater discharged from the building is treated on-site and returned to the original water source. We treat two types of water tanks. Potable and Non-potable.

Non-potable water will be harvested from the lake. Water will be purified by 8 layers of filter and be stored underground. Potable water is supplied and treated on-site from harvested rainwater. On the roof, rainwater harvester will be installed and store them on the tanks of the 5th floor.

Potable water used for lavatory faucets and showers will be treated and be stored in a non-potable water tank. Once recycled as non-potable water, wastewater is treated on-site and returned to the local aquifer and the lake.

Non-potable water will be harvested from the lake. Water will be purified by 8 layers of filter and be stored underground.

Met Construction Assembly And Methodology

MASS ENGINEERED TIMBER (CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEM)

The project is visualised as a hybrid system. The Core is divided as Concrete core and Timber shear wall core. Expansion joints will facilitate the connection of the two cores. The building will have Post and Beam timber structural system, with a glulam column and beams with hollow box solid wood slab system by Lignatur. It is a 8.4 x 5.6 m grid with a one-way slab system that is mainly provided by the Lignatur slab system.

The structure further supports the facade which is split into a frame of angled planes that have windows and PV Panel.

This gives ventilation to the structure as well as provides protection from water.

Met Construction Details

RC Foundation to ensure moisure protection for MET Structure.

Timber Glulam beams at the short span of the structure. The orientation is executed keeping in mind the shape of the structure.

Column - beam ; floor to floor connection detail

Lignatur hollow self spanning slab components for spans on longer side. They provide reduced beam depths, insulation and flexibility.

Edge beam sections to ensure connectivity to the facade.

Typical Column-beam-slab connection.

01 : Glulam Column (post) : 550 x 550 mm

02 : Glulam beam 300x550mm

03 : L-Angle connection

04 : Floor to floor raised connector : 550x550 MS

05 : Lignatur spanning slabs - 150mm deep

06 : Raised pedestal with insulation and services

07 : Floor with tiles and carpet.

Double Skin Facade Integrated With Met Structure

Solar Panels - 600 x 2500 mm

The double skin facade acts as a thermal mass, that protects the interior from harsh cold weathers. The outer skin is a combination of solar panels and glass that absorb maximum heat. Winters are long in Nanjing, last 3-4 months. The double skin facadde will ensure maximum heat trap and thermal insulation. The insulation between wood panels and slab further enables ther thermal mass.

Wood Ventilators sections : 4no.s each 650mm x 100mm x 25 mm thick Fixed Glass facade to get maximum natural light

Openable windows : 750mm x 650mm - operable as per user

Facade as combination of : Solar Panels - 600 x 2500 mm Larch wood panels Fixed glass.

Raised floor to accomodate MEP fittings and cables. Lignatur floor slab for spanning and aesthetics

Edge beam to support facade and raised floor system.

Winter Summer

The first layer of double skin facade is combination of wood, windows and fixed glass panels. The windows can be opened during monsoon and summer season to get maximum natural ventilation. Since the outdoor temperature in Nanjin can be 38o C, the size of windows and ventilators is restricted to reduce heat dessipation.

Individual Academic design project

Fourth Year B.Arch / 7th Semester | 2018 |

Mentor : Ar. Alok Kothari (kotharialok11@rediffmail.com)

Typology : Mass Housing

Area : 20,000 SM.

PVP College of Architecture, India.

The Urban Chawl Habitat in Urban Context

The project was a continuation of Urban Design studio. Aiming at humanising hinjawadi - an upcoming IT neighbourhood, the housing project addresses its growing habitat need. The complex provides housing for 3 types of communities - Service providers ; Sharing accomodation / sales ; High end luxury cohesively.

4TH Year / Semester 6 , 7 | Urban Design Studio

Mentor - Ar. Prasanna Desai, Ar. Hrishikesh Ashtekar , Ar. Alok Kothari, Ar. Nachiket Patwardhan

Location - Hinjawadi, Maharashtra.

Type of work - Group work.

Contributions - Student Co-ordinator, Managing and planning the workshop, analysis & research at the site, masterplan and strategies.

STUDY OF NATURAL RESOUCES AND STRENGTHS

Hinjewadi is a large and prominent workplace destination in the periphery of Pune largely composed of well known Information Technology , BioTechnology & Pharmaceutical offices spread in 3 phases of a plotted development. More phases are planned and are in the making.These monofunctional work areas, amenities and residential neighborhoods which are disassociated from each other by virtue of a huge travel distance between them and also non-coherent even in cases where they appear close by. Is it possible to address multi-functional development which can co-exist together as commercial & community living and make the area more livable, productive and secure ?

LAND-USE

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE :

- Documentation of the area: Gathering data through local residents, authorities, institutions and field visits.

- Analysis & Research: Understanding how the area functions and the problems in the communities present there.

- Strategy Planning: Working on large scale masterplanning stratergies that give direction for future projects.

- Design Studio: The research and analysis culminates into two design projects (Urban & Habitat design).

- Community Involvement: The study and projects were presented to the residents and authorities at Hinjewadi.

VEGETATION AND GREEN COVER

WATER SOURCE AND DISTRIBUTION

Context

I.T has played a major role in a series of innovations that over the last decade have propelled technology and economy. In the case of Hinjewadi the presence of I.T is simply too strong that it cannot be an independent institution that shuts out its neighbours. It needs to be an opportunity that not only enriches the life of people that work there but also the entire community as a whole .The site is strategically chosen to be situated with amenities in mind. This approach and connectivity furthers the idea of Live + Work environment where people consciously commute by pedestrican pathways.

Site Area : 25,000 SM

Amminities (-) 3,400 SM

Open Area (-) 2,500 SM

F.S.I Consumed : 1.2

Total Built Up Area 23,500 SM.

5 CLUSTERS

These are the tertiary part of the chain. They are low income group with own household small businesses. They provide services to type B and C.

8 CLUSTERS

These are the secondary part of the chain. They are middle income group majorly bachelors and shared accomodations. They are part of company employees and open market.

4 CLUSTERS

These are the primary of the chain. They are high income group and part of the company accomodation. These will the major stake-holders and highest area percentage.

The project is an attempt to create a habitat that respects one’s privacy but also gives them the opportunity to interact with their neighbours. The massing is planned to create pedestrian streets where daily interaction’s and activities take place. The basic idea behind the project was to create an environment where one would enjoy being outside.

Community spaces

Interwoven community and green spaces bind the site together

Vehicular movement

The planning is such that the vehicular movement is restricted only at the periphery and pedestrian movement is the key connecting factor

The clusters both had an interesting play of volumes. Staggered patterns give rise to more balconies and terraces. Giving a chance of interactions throughout the day , the spaces are thought out as per movement of the day and functionality. Shared community spaces and terraces bind the houses together.

Professsional Project (Under Construction)

_Opolis Architects, Mumbai| 2020-2022 |

Principal Architect : Rahul Gore - rahul@opolis.in (www.opolis.in)

Typology : Housing Area : 50,000 SM.

Role and Contribution : Project Architect ; Design, Working drawings, Co-ordination with consultants.

Hostel for Girls’ Physiotherapy College

The project is an hostel designed for graduate ladies students for physiotherapy and nursing college. The 13 storied building has 7-8 rooms on each floor and houses 300 students with 3 and 4 room sharing. A grid layout with community double height spaces on 4 floors achieves an interaction between the students throughout the day. The design has evolved with Form Finished Concrete, detailed out to give an aesthetic and functional finishing.

NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE MUSEUM | LOTHAL , INDIA |

Status Competition (Runner up) Area 22000 SM.

National Level Competition for NMHC held by Ministry of Shipping and ports, and Ministry of Culture. _Opolis collaborated with RJBX , Design cell and Gallagher - Singapore. The team was top competitor and finished as runner up in the competition.

Role and Contribution : Support for drawings Diagrams ; Presentation ; Renders and visualisation